Strictly passionate: Andrea’s first step into business
When Washington woman Andrea Lynn Henderson launched her new creative dance service, she wasn’t just starting a business – she was starting a whole new chapter in life. At the age of 62, Andrea says she feels like she’s “just starting life now,” turning a lifelong love of dance into a bespoke service offering wedding […]
Bringing industry experience to the classroom
Students from the University of Sunderland have been finding out how digital is reshaping customer experience, leadership and the future of work from a leading Wearside business. The University’s Business School recently welcomed senior leaders from Wearside Audi – Richard Hyde (Head of Business), Shaz Hamed (Sales Manager) and Gareth Bulmer (Aftersales Manager) – to […]
Businesses need to be prepared for the benefits growth in Sunderland city centre will bring
Sunderland city centre needs to be prepared for a potential boom time, to fully benefit from the influx of both businesses and residents. The future picture of the city was painted by Tom Whittington, director of retail and leisure research at international property experts, Savills, at a recent event hosted by Sunderland’s BIDs. The session […]
Sunderland Gaming and Esports Arena chosen as destination for inaugural International Defence Esports Games
Sunderland has been announced as the host city for the inaugural International Defence Esports Games (IDEG), a first-of-its-kind gaming and esports tournament for military personnel.
Net-Defence: Challenging Industry Norms in Cyber Recruitment
There doesn’t seem to be a day when cyber isn’t hitting the news, and with the cyber security skills gap growing faster than the talent supply, the demand for cyber security professionals continues to outpace the availability of qualified candidates. Research shows that many roles remain unfilled because organisations focus too narrowly on hiring individuals […]
Preparing students for leadership in a rapidly evolving world
Students at the University of Sunderland have been given an invaluable insight into how leading organisations like Nissan build resilience and thrive in a disruptive world. The Industry Insights Conference 3.0, aimed specifically at BA (Hons) Business and Management and Master of Business Administration (MBA) students, offered a unique opportunity to engage directly with industry professionals, gain a practical […]
Core Barbers doubles in size with support from the North East BIC
A fast-growing Sunderland based barbershop is expanding its space and team after seeing demand soar, with the support of the North East BIC. Core Barbers, led by owner Rian Steel, has become one of the region’s most popular barbershops, with appointments booked up to two weeks in advance. Now, the business is set to almost […]
Combatting fake news: BBC Verify comes to University of Sunderland
BBC Academy Live Presents BBC Verify on Tour has teamed up with the University of Sunderland to give students the ultimate toolkit to take on the world of media, fake news and viral hype. On Friday 14 November, more than 100 young people from schools and colleges across the north-east attended the University’s David Puttnam […]
Nissan apprentices unlock their creativity and create coastline sculptures
A unique sculpture project which has connected the heritage of Sunderland’s coastline and a vision of its future has been brought to life by Nissan apprentices. And the talent and creativity which has been unveiled as part of The Material Thinking initiative has been so positively received, hopes are high that it can now be […]
University of Sunderland announces plans to develop new training opportunities in dental care
A project has been launched by the University of Sunderland to develop new training opportunities in dental care.